Table 3.
Summary of neuropsychologic assessments in each group
| Variables | Patients (n = 12) | Controls (n = 12) | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | P values | |
| AD-8 | 1.08 ± 1.311 | 0.42 ± 0.67 | 0.131 |
| CRT_RT | 999.25 ± 809.84 | 483.42 ± 249.89 | 0.055 |
| CRT_ACC | 93.00 ± 17.29 | 99 ± 1.48 | 0.256 |
| SPM | 13.92 ± 4.91 | 25.17 ± 8.56 | 0.001** |
| ROT | 12.08 ± 5.65 | 18.33 ± 7.40 | 0.030* |
| VWM1 | 7.33 ± 1.88 | 8.67 ± 1.23 | 0.053 |
| VWM2 | 5.42 ± 1.51 | 7.83 ± 1.64 | 0.001** |
| SUB | 29.92 ± 14.50 | 43.83 ± 9.18 | 0.011* |
| COMSUB | 13.50 ± 6.65 | 24.33 ± 6.07 | 0.000** |
| WORDM | 55.67 ± 14.27 | 69.67 ± 9.22 | 0.009** |
| PICTM | 68.33 ± 17.97 | 76.33 ± 4.33 | 0.148 |
| EXCUT1 | 0.58 ± 2.39 | −0.83 ± 2.89 | 0.204 |
| EXCUT2 | −1.67 ± 4.05 | −3.00 ± 2.26 | 0.333 |
| ANXIETY | 1.92 ± 2.28 | 0.50 ± 0.80 | 0.062 |
| DEPRESS | 0.50 ± 0.91 | 0.17 ± 0.39 | 0.259 |
Abbreviation: SD standard deviation, CRT_RT/ACC Choice reaction time_ reaction time/ accuracy, SPM Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices, ROT Mental rotation, VWM verbal working memory, digit span, 1, Recite in order, 2, Recite in reverse order, SUB Simple subtraction, COMSUB Complex subtraction, WORDM word-memory, PICTM picture-memory, EXCUT Executive function,1, same direction, 2, Opposite direction, ANXIETY, Hamilton Anxiety Scale, DEPRESS Hamilton Depression Scale *p < 0.05, **p<0.01